Background and Inspiration
Rappers Jadakiss and Styles P opened Juices For Life, a juice bar in the Bronx, NY. They aim to promote healthier lifestyles in their community. The duo was inspired to start juicing after seeing the benefits in their own lives. As Styles P put it, “I was pretty chunky. I was on the road living the fast life.” By consuming more fruits, vegetables, and natural juices, they lost weight and improved their health.
Community Upliftment and Access to Nutrition
Now, Jadakiss and Styles P hope to bring those same benefits to their neighborhood. As Style P explained, “It shouldn’t be a surprise that the duo decided to open up a juice bar, considering Styles P has his own bar, Juices For Life, up and running in the Bronx." Their goal is to make nutritious options more accessible. "Most of the hood don’t have access to good food, most of the hood don’t have health insurance…" The rappers believe the juice bar can uplift the community in multiple ways – by providing jobs, health education, and access to fresh produce that residents may lack.
Promoting Nonviolence and Unity
Beyond profits, Jadakiss and Styles P aim to promote nonviolence. As Jadakiss put it, “We want to bring unity to the youth who are engaging in all of this nonsense. Here, you pretty much know everybody. As I said before, love is love is our slogan. We don’t tolerate no violence. We’re going to try to settle them down, give them a juice, and help them rectify whatever differences they’re going through, because violence and juice don’t go together.”
The Vision for Juices For Life
By opening Juices for Life, Jadakiss and Styles P hope to transform lives in their Bronx community and beyond. Their personal passion for health and wellness is inspiring positive change.
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